Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballymena travel guide

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With a population of 28.932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,135 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballymena

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Hiring a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Intermediate (Ford Grand C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Intermediate (Ford Grand C-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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